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Christian and Muslim religious officials pay their respect past the coffins of the victims of a plane carrying a military delegation from Guinea that crashed two days ago in the Liberian town of Charlesville, killing the army chief of staff and 10 other people, during a ceremony in Conakry on February 13, 2013. AFP PHOTO / CELLOU BINANI

Christian and Muslim religious officials pay their respect past the coffins of the victims of a plane carrying a military delegation from Guinea that crashed two days ago in the Liberian town of Charlesville, killing the army chief of staff and 10 other people, during a ceremony in Conakry on February 13, 2013. AFP PHOTO / CELLOU BINANI

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Female athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Female athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Female athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Female athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Female athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Female athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

A jogger runs before the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier at Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

A jogger runs before the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier at Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Female athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Female athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Female athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Female athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Female athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Female athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Female athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Female athletes enter the water during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier on Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Vendors set up a stand before the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier at Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Vendors set up a stand before the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier at Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Spectators cheer during the medal ceremony at the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier at Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Spectators cheer during the medal ceremony at the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier at Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

Mario Tama

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Athletes swim during the Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier off Copacabana beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent pollution reading deemed the waters off Copacabana 'unfit' for swimming. The Rio government promised to clean 80 percent of pollution and waste from the nearby Guanabara Bay in time for the games but admits that goal now is unlikely to be reached. August 5 marks the one-year mark to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

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